Fla. Man Spots Snake Riding on Alligator’s Back to Stay Dry: 'This Is the Most Florida Thing' Bobby Ruiz was taking part in the Florida Python Challenge when he discovered the snake on the ...

Aug. 19 (UPI) -- A Florida man hunting for pythons in the Big Cypress National Preserve captured video when he spotted a snake hitching a ride on the back of a swimming alligator.

MADISON COUNTY, Miss. — A Madison County family’s snake story has new life. WAPT News reported in June about a Madison County family that unexpectedly found 20 snake eggs under a basketball goal.

We left there with both of my kids in tow to get those eggs,” Cook explained. Now Emmons is taking care of those black racer snake eggs in her home. Emmons said she is a serious advocate for snakes.

If you’re walking in high water, and feel a bite, don’t ignore that it could have come from a snake. Look for a pair of puncture marks and pain, redness and swelling at the wound.